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• Adventure Park Tour • Craft Beer Tasting • Cooking Show • Fishing Day Tour • Gastronomic Stroll • Handmade Cheese Tasting • Horseback Riding • Olive Oil Tasting • Shopping Experience • Truffle Hunting and Tasting • Wine Tasting • The Grape Stomping • Beach Day • The • Hiking in the ”Sibillini National Park” • Boat Party • Yoga Session • Le Marche Ballooning • Quad Bike Excursions ABOUT US

We are a group of young people from the Marche region that grew up surrounded by picturesque countryside and Medieval towns loving our land dearly.

Out of this wonderful experience we decided to form together a joint venture and created Tu.Ris.Marche. A way to make friends with people from around the world and have them experience and discover how surprisingly beautiful, friendly and authentic this land of ours is. The Marche Region is highly diversified in culture and activities. In a few kilometers you can be in the majestic Sibillini Mountains or on the turquoise beaches of Monte Conero. Everything in between is picturesque hills, valleys and magical medieval villages waiting to be discovered. You can be assured that the magic of Marche will remain in your memories forever. PHILOSOPHY OUR WORK

Our goal is to provide our visitors a strong emotional experience through the close contact with our traditional rural realities.

Our activities are carried out with the support of carefully selected partners which with their professional calling ensure our guests a high emotional experience Whether they are producers of wine, oil, cheese or truffle they are always lovers of their land and enthusiastically share their passion of their daily work . They will show you the processes and transformation of their culture and as they have always succeeded to live out their emotions and share this with our guests. WHY US?

· We understand the needs of our guests and we know how to meet their expectations. We have years of experience in hospitality and tours · · We offer personalised activities for groups, families and children · · We have a great selection of tours · · We enjoy our profession · · We verify the standards of our partners consistently to ensure you have a pleasant and memorable experience · · The prices that we offer are competitive and advantageous in our territory · · We are always available · · We guarantee professionalism and honesty · · For emergencies, you can call us on our phone 24/ 7 , even when we are doing a Sunday lunch with the family · · We respect your privacy and we will never share personal information with third parties. · We love getting feedback from our friends. This is the only way to improve so that the experiences we offer are the best experiences for those that visit our beautiful region. · Feel free to check our reviews on TripAdvisor® and Facebook® to see what others are saying. ·5 Star reviews and memorable experiences are our passion. · This is the most important thing that we aspire to · Adventure Park Tour

Meeting point: Tu.Ris.Marche office The Adventure Park is perfect for people (Possible) Return transfer to the of all ages and abilities! Located in a adventure Park fascinating setting inside an oak forest, it includes a circuit with different suspended •Arriving at Adventure Park and play bridges and stages in the trees and a •Back to the meeting point cableway that crosses a lake for 130mt (426 feet). Tour Time: 3 hours The adventure park is perfect for people Note: Suitable for Adults and children of all ages and abilities, the stunning scenery and exciting settings help create * Weather Permitting * memories for the whole group!

Gear will be provided: helmet, harness, snap-hoop and pulley. Closed-toe shoes are recommended. Craft Beer Tasting

Meeting point: Tu.Ris.Marche office Marche Region has a long tradition of (Possible) Return transfer to the brewery barley production. This cereal is converted into malt and combined with the pure •Guided tour through the brewery water of Sibillini Mountains - resulting in •Different types of beer tasting with an excellent home brew with scents and •local •food tastes of Le Marche. The product is not pasteurized nor filtered to keep intact the Tour Time: 3 hours natural elements gave by the cereal.

Note: Suitable for Adults The tour begins with a typical brewery visit, focusing on the beer production and * Weather Permitting * the history of the brewery. At the end * Products will be available for purchase* of the tour enjoy a session of craft beer tasting.

Let’s be guided by the distinct taste of hops, malt and yeast!

Cooking Class

Meeting point: Tu.Ris.Marche office Marche region has a long food tradition with the highest quality products in . The area is dedicated to preserving its •Learn how to cook traditional food with gastronomic traditions strongly linked to •a •local chef the land. •Cooking show with the chef •Tasting of the products prepared during During the Cooking show, a local chef •the lesson will guide you through the secrets of our •Wine Tasting regional style of cooking. Experience local taste - put on your apron Tour Time: 4-5 hours and start making some fresh handmade pasta to be enjoyed with typical Italian Notes: Suitable for Adults and Children food. * Available as a private lesson at your home or villa * Fishing Day Tour

Meeting point: Tu.Ris.Marche office An elegant boat will be waiting for you to (Possible) Return transfer to the harbour have an extraordinary deep-sea fishing hunt to red tunas using professional fishing •Boat trip poles with an expert crew that will make •Skipper unique this experience (the appropriate •Fishing poles gear will be provided). •Breakfast and Lunch You will also have the opportunity to dive Tour Time: 6 -7 hours into the marvelous water and admire the typical medieval villages facing the Notes: Suitable for Adults and Children Adriatic coast. * Weather Permitting * A qualified skipper will be on board to respond to any of your needs! Gastronomic Stroll

Meeting point: Tu.Ris.Marche office In the middle of gentle rolling hills and lush (Possible) Return transfer to the winery green landscapes you will walk through vineyards, while eating grapes and •Guided tour through a vineyard sipping a high-quality glass of wine! This (Wherever possible) is a perfect afternoon excursion around •Rich buffet with local products and wine a vineyard spending time learning about •tasting. different types of grapes and wines.

Tour Time: 3-4 hours A guide will show you the history of the winery, the characteristics of the wine, Notes: Suitable for Adults and Children processes and aging. * Weather Permitting * The tour will end with a rich buffet of * Products will be available for purchase* local products such as salami, prosciutto, bread and cheese served with a wine tasting. Handmade Cheese Tasting Meeting point: Tu.Ris.Marche office (Possible) Return transfer to the farm The pure Marche region territory and landscape inspires local inhabitants to •Guided tour through a real Italian farm love their land and excellent typical •with •animals products from cheese, bread, pasta, oil •Tour of the cheese farm and meat. •Cheese and local wine tasting. Local cheese is made out of fresh milk, it is an authentic expression of one of the Tour Time: 3 hours best food traditions. It is much more than a marvellous product it’s an art, a life- Notes: Suitable for Adults and Children style, culture, and expresses the heritage * Weather Permitting * of a beloved territory. * Products will be available for purchase * We propose a visit to one of the most renowned cheese factories in the area, for a tasting of a broad selection of the best cheese. Horseback Riding

Meeting point: Tu.Ris.Marche office “Take the opportunity to experience (Possible) Return transfer to the stables horseback riding“ hiking in a pure and beautiful territory. An opportunity •Horseback ride with certified and to appreciate the horse and get to •experienced guides in complete safety know the surrounding nature and the landscape. This is an excursion suitable Tour Time: 1-2 hours even for people who have never had the pleasure of meeting this beautiful Notes: Suitable for Adults and Children animal before. We assure you that this * Weather Permitting * will be an unforgettable experience! * The itineraries will vary with time and capabilities * The tour will be guided by experts to show you all the basics of the activity and assist you in your complete safety. Olive Oil Tasting

Meeting point: Tu.Ris.Marche office The quality and uniqueness of the olive oil (Possible) Return transfer to the farms from Marche region comes from old rural traditions. It is the result of different factors •Guided tour through olive groves including: the different local oil varieties, •Special focus on the grains used in the the specific soil and climate conditions, •bread •with olives the antique agronomic techniques and •Olive oil tasting with homemade Pasta the oil mill tradition that seems to coexist •and •local wine. with more advanced productive realities.

Tour Time: 3 hours During the tour you will discover the olive oil process and the olive oil mill history. The Notes: Suitable for Adults and Children tour will end with an olive oil tasting with * Weather Permitting * typical products. Some of these include: * Products will be available for purchase* homemade cream of olive and handmade bread or pasta made with flour from ancient grains. The extra virgin olive oil tasting will vary from different plantations including: Leccino, Muraiolo, Pendolino, Sargnano di Fermo and from the intense Piantone di Falerone (monocultivar). Shopping Experience

Meeting point: Tu.Ris.Marche office A holiday in Marche region must (Possible) Return transfer to the Factories include a day dedicated to shopping! Elegance and handcraft, both common •Tour of the best factories of the area denominators of this region are known all over the world for these unique Tour Time: 3 hours characteristics. The area is a place keeper of ancient Notes: Suitable for Adults and Children know-hows transmitted from one generation to another, the will provide you a shopping experience like no other. From less known brands’ factory outlets to labels such as Tod’s, Prada and Loriblu. This piece of heaven offers you the chance to take advantage of discounts up to 60%. Luxury and high quality at unparalleled prices, made right here in Marche! Truffle Hunting and Tasting

Meeting point: Tu.Ris.Marche office For adventure seekers and foodies, we (Possible) Return transfer to the truffle- recommend a very unique experience grounds that you will remember for years to come! Marche Region is optimal for harvesting •Truffle hunting with dogs on a private the precious black and white truffle (Tuber •estate - Truffle therapy Melanosporum) and it is not a coincidence •Cooking show that the village of Montefalcone is ranked •Aperitif with refreshing local wine, aged among the top places in the world for Pecorino cheese and other typical food high density of truffle cultivation. In these •Lunch made with truffle enchanted locations are situated the “tartufai” (truffle-grounds) that are opened Tour Time: 4-5 hours to anyone willing to become a “cavator” (digger) for one day and get to know the Notes: Suitable for Adults and Children truffle world. *Weather Permitting * You will learn techniques and secrets of * Products will be available for purchase* the expert “tartuficultori” (truffle-growers). Feel the thrilling scent and taste of truffle and other local gastronomic delights. An unforgettable tour for the eyes, taste and heart. Wine tasting

Meeting point: Tu.Ris.Marche office The best way to discover Marche (Possible) Return transfer to the winery region is to taste and appreciate its wines. During this one-day tour you will •Guided tour through a vineyard be taken to explore the wine-producing •Winery Tour area located in the south of le Marche, •Wine tasting and local products where Rosso Piceno, Falerio or Pecorino •(wherever possible). are produced. While visiting the marvellous area and tasting these wines, you will learn to Tour Time: 3 hours appreciate the characteristics of the main wine varietals. Notes: Suitable for Adults An expert will guide you through the *Products will be available for purchase* history and the evolution of the wine production of this area. From the grape, the must (wort) and the bottling step. The tour ends with a tasting in the winery where everyone can try the typical wine of the area such as Rosso Piceno Superiore, Pecorino, Passerina along with tasty local specialties. Grape Stomping

Meeting point: Tu.Ris.Marche office The historical reenactment of the grape harvest Return (possible) transfer to the vineyard and the tradition of cooked wine. Harvest the vine, stomp on the grape With grapes just picked from the vineyard, and have fun! are poured into the tub for traditional and time honored grape stomping. The experience •Tasting food cooked with ancient local is washing your fee in a water basin of •recipes flower petals, then into the tub to stomp the •Listen and dance folk music with grapes while local folk music is played live. •traditional •dancers Then the stomped grapes are poured into a copper boiler and placed in a traditional Tour Time: 4-6 hours oven, and the cooking begins. The grape stomping experience is accompanied by Notes: Suitable for Adults and Children short explanations about the story of this wine- * Weather Permitting * making tradition and about the ancient history of cooked wine. During the long boiling, the banquet takes place, where the guests can taste food cooked with ancient local recipes people used to eat during the harvesting . After the banquet, the folk dancers start, especially the “saltarello Marchigiano” and the guests will be able to learn this dance, and join in the fun with the dancers. Beach Day

Meeting point: Tu.Ris.Marche office The Marche region gives us incredible (Possible) Return transfer to the beach experiences from the mountain to the sea and boasts many beautifully •Relax on the sunbeds, enjoy the equipped beaches. •atmosphere •Have a delicious lunch / dinner The selected holiday resorts are only 20 minutes by bus. They are far from the daily Tour Time: 5-7 hours chaos and will ensure serenity, privacy, purity of water and the affordability. Notes: Suitable for adults and children Though secluded they are still close to * Weather Permitting * amazing restaurants serving local and fresh seafood.

It will be a beautiful day where you can relax and taste fine wine and delicious fresh seafood.. The Frasassi Caves

Meeting point: Tu.Ris.Marche office The Frasassi Caves, Discovered by a group of (Possible) Return transfer to the Frasassi speleologists in 1971, are a remarkable Caves karst cave system in the municipality of Genga, Italy, in the province of Ancona, Marche. They •Tourist trail or Speleo-Adventure itinerary are among the most famous show caves in Italy. •with certified and experienced english Rich in water, the cave system is particularly •speaking guides in complete safety well endowed with stalactites and stalagmites Live the unique experience of the Frasassi’s caves, choose betwen two different kind of visit Tour Time: 6 hours •Tourist trail: A walk of about 1 hour and 15 minutes accessibile to everybody at a Notes: Suitable for adults and children temperature of 14 degrees constant all the year round. We recommend to use comfortable shoes and a sweatshirt during the summer months. •Speleo-Adventure: The following suggested journey is suitable to everyone because there are not so many difficulties to face and it represents the first step to enter in the speleological world. The visit includes brief climbings, drifts, narrow passages and slides. The itinerary begins from the “neverending hall”, the last hall of the classical touristic visit, and goes on with the narrow passage of Tap to join “the four sisters hall”. A long tunnel leads to the Finland hall. Ready to get dirty!! Hiking in the Sibillini National Park Meeting point: Tu.Ris.Marche office (Possible) Return transfer the Sibillini The Park territory offers several and areas various opportunities to those people who want to discover its treasures in •Start the tour, guided by a certified staff the four seasonsb on foot. The historical itineraries lead us to the medieval Tour Time: 3-6 hours corners of the villages scattered at the foot of the Sibillini, while pleasant walks Notes: Suitable for adults and children reveal to us the mosaic of the rural and * Weather Permitting * shepherds’ life. Discover Mount Sibilla, from which the whole mountain range takes its name. In spite of the many man-made scars it is one of the most enchanting places, with its fascinating history and myths and legends. A Queen of the underground world hid in a cave on the summit and valient knights and eminent scholars once walked the old trails here. Even today, Mount Sibilla is a fascinating place to visit as she continues to work her magic.

PH Valerio Bei Boat Party

Meeting point: Tu.Ris.Marche office The boat party will start in Ancona (Possible) Return transfer at the port of harbour in the early afternoon and Ancona continue with a panoramic boat ride and soft music. Reaching the Due Sorelle •Boat trip beach, named after the two twin cliffs •Skipper rising out from the waters of the crystal •Seafood lunch/ dinner clear sea. Being reachable only by sea, this section of white sand, near to the Tour Time: entire afternoon until the late Conero mountain, it is the jewel of Le night Marche with unpolluted nature. Now is the time to relax yourself under the sun Notes: Suitable for adults and children and enjoy the crystal waters. During the * Weather Permitting * sunset, glasses of wine will be offered with music late into the night under the stars. The tour will end with a wide aperitif of local sea delicacies. Let’s live this unique experience!

Yoga Session

Meeting Point: Tu.Ris.Marche office On the best garden of Petritoli with a lush The Price Includes: green space, you’ll greet your practitioner •Yoga Instructor and begin relaxing on a provided yoga •Mat mat. From your elevated vantage point, •Lemonade drink fresh lemonade in views of the Sibillini Mountain as you regulate your How to dress:It is enough to dress comfy breathing in an attempt to connect body and sneakers. and mind. Your instructor will gently guide you through poses designed to unify your Tour Time: 1/2 hours soul with your consciousness. Following one hour of relaxing yoga, you will be Notes: Suitable for Adults and Children returned to your Hotel. * Weather Permitting * Bring peace to body and mind in the birthplace of yoga session during this 1 hour yoga session, overlooking the Sibillini Mountains.

Under the instruction of an expert yoga practitioner, you’ll connect breathing with movement and flow through poses while absorbing incredible relaxing views. No previous yoga experience is required for this gentle class. Le Marche Ballooning

Meeting point: Tu.Ris.Marche office This exciting experience starts with the (Possible) Return transfer the Sibillini areas inflation of the balloon at ground level, a moment of great anticipation before Programme Includes: climbing into the basket ready for your •Start the tour, guided by a certified staff flight. The balloon rides last from 45 •Rolling countryside in the foothills of the minutes to one and a half hours. During •Sibillini Mountain this time, thanks to the smooth flying motion, you will be able to take the Tour Time: 2/3 hours opportunity to shoot wonderful images of the beautiful Le Marche landscape Notes: Suitable for adults and children whilst in the safe hands of experienced * Weather Permitting * pilots.

Ballooning is a wonderful way to familiarise yourself with the terrain of your holiday destination and the perfect vantage point for taking some spectacular photographs. Quad Bike Excursions

Meeting point: Tu.Ris.Marche office For a thrilling activity try one of our (Possible) Return transfer Quad Bike Excursions in the Sibillini Hills of Le Marche. Programme Includes: If you want a truly amazing experience •English Guide on your holiday in Le Marche then you •rolling countryside in the foothills of the should try a Quad Biking trip deep in •Sibillini Mountain the beautiful, rolling countryside in the •Insurance foothills of the Sibillini Mountain Range. Quad Biking makes a fantastic day out Tour Time: 2/3 hours for families and small groups of friends. We often find that people who try this Notes: Suitable for adults and children activity cannot resist returning for more.

After a short distance travelling through woodland, open countryside and rivers you will easily get the hang of your machine, and will be travelling in confidence. Each quad bike can carry a driver plus a pillion passenger. The excursion is for a minimum of 2 quad bikes and includes a guide for each group. After the excursion you will be taken for a tasting of locally made speciality foods from the Sibillini Mountains, Le Marche.

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